Implementation

You don’t need expensive new software to implement ATF. You can start today with the tools you already use, like Jira, Linear, or GitHub Issues.

Implementation Steps

1. Define Your Assets

Create a list of your key data assets. This could be a simple spreadsheet or a dedicated “Assets” project in your issue tracker.

2. Configure Your Issue Tracker

Add two custom fields to your issue tracker:

• Linked Asset ID: A reference to the asset being modified.
• Task Type: A dropdown with values: Flow, Flowless, Ad Hoc.

3. Link Tasks to Assets

Every time you create a ticket, ensure it is linked to an Asset and has a Task Type assigned.

Quick Start Script

Here is a Python script to help you analyze your tasks if you export them to CSV:

import pandas as pd

def analyze_tasks(csv_file):
    df = pd.read_csv(csv_file)
    
    # Group by Task Type
    type_counts = df['Task Type'].value_counts()
    print("Task Distribution:")
    print(type_counts)
    
    # Calculate "Rent" (Flowless tasks per Asset)
    rent = df[df['Task Type'] == 'Flowless'].groupby('Linked Asset ID').size()
    print("\nAsset Rent (Top 5):")
    print(rent.sort_values(ascending=False).head())

if __name__ == "__main__":
    analyze_tasks('tasks.csv')